Local Artist

ishoot308 · 12-07-2010, 10:33 PM

Looking to get a custom painting done of a lake landscape. Basically something to hang on our wall in our Chester home during the winter to remind us of the lake during the summer.

Can anyone recommend a good local artist who would be willing to take this on next spring / summer.

Thanks!!

Dan

Newbiesaukee · 12-07-2010, 11:31 PM

I do not know if she does commissions , but Christine of Gallery 51 on Main Street in Meredith does beautiful work.

LadyJane · 12-08-2010, 08:45 AM

Dan, nice idea. You could also try contacting one of the galleries in Sandwich as I know there are some artists who paint local scenery and show their work there. Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery is one, www.patricialaddcarega.com,
and Surroundings Art Gallery is another, www.surroundingsart.com.

LadyJane · 12-08-2010, 09:07 AM

On the Sorroundings Art Gallery site you can have fun looking at samples of each artist's work and get an idea of their styles, etc. Look at the "sale" section too and you can see that the subjects are local.

robmac · 12-08-2010, 09:36 AM

Dan, I know it isn't local but there is a man in a kiosk at the Pheasant Lane Mall in Nashua. I have had him do portaits of my daughter a few times as she grows,you give him a pic of what you want done and a few weeks later it's done and framed. I paid $125.00 for the last one 2 years ago but I called and prices are the same. Can't sat enough about his quality work,he has a gallery on Cape Cod.

LakesRegionSpirit · 12-08-2010, 09:41 AM

Maureen Bieniarz-Pond, local artist (Laconia), owner of Imagine Gallery and president of the Lakes Region Arts Association.

Web: http://www.imaginegallerynh.com/
email: imaginegallery@together.net

ishoot308 · 12-08-2010, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Newbiesaukee

I do not know if she does commissions , but Christine of Gallery 51 on Main Street in Meredith does beautiful work.

Thanks! I am familiar with her and she is on my list to contact.

Dan

ishoot308 · 12-08-2010, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by LadyJane

Dan, nice idea. You could also try contacting one of the galleries in Sandwich as I know there are some artists who paint local scenery and show their work there. Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery is one, www.patricialaddcarega.com,
and Surroundings Art Gallery is another, www.surroundingsart.com.

Thanks!! That's a great site and I noticed that "Celia Judge" is one of the artists noted. She is another I will be in touch with.

Dan

ishoot308 · 12-08-2010, 10:00 AM

Thank you all for your replies. Looks like there are many to choose from.

If anyone is personally familiar with or had work done by any local artist already noted or not, I would love to hear from you.

Thanks!

Dan

upthesaukee · 12-08-2010, 01:37 PM

The Art Place on Main St in Wolfeboro has a huge selection of Peter Ferber paintings and prints, and also do framing.

If what they have is not to your liking, they may be able to talk to Peter about doing a custom picture for you.

Here is a link to their website: http://www.theartplace.biz/

camp guy · 12-08-2010, 01:57 PM

I can personally, strongly, support the suggestion of Peter Ferber (The Art Place, Wolfeboro, NH (569-6159). He truly understands the emotional atmosphere of the Lakes region. A phone call never hurt.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you.

Argie's Wife · 12-08-2010, 11:49 PM

Not to derail this thread but is the Loran Percy gallery open anymore? I had an aunt who studied with him and wondered if there was any information about his students or anything of that sort...

Airedale1 · 12-09-2010, 09:02 AM

Another vote for Peter Ferber. I am a big fan of his work.

SAMIAM · 12-09-2010, 09:11 AM

There is no one better than Donna Manning in Laconia.She did the restoration of the antique wallpaper at the Coe House and she makes flowers and foliage 'come alive"
Also,we have found her to be very reasonable.

Jabonie · 12-09-2010, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

Thank you all for your replies. Looks like there are many to choose from.

If anyone is personally familiar with or had work done by any local artist already noted or not, I would love to hear from you.

Thanks!

Dan

I can highly recommend Cindy House (www.cindyhouse.com). She is a truly delightful woman and an exceptionally talented artist. My wife and I own two of her originals and commissioned her to paint my Aunt's daffodil field in Tuftonboro a few years ago.

Lucy Goose · 12-09-2010, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

Thank you all for your replies. Looks like there are many to choose from.

If anyone is personally familiar with or had work done by any local artist already noted or not, I would love to hear from you.

Thanks!

Dan

I am a local artist and I would love to paint on commission for you. Please check out some of my work: http://webpages.charter.net/bjjacobs/
I have very reasonable rates.

Lucy Goose (Brenda)

ishoot308 · 12-10-2010, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Lucy Goose

I am a local artist and I would love to paint on commission for you. Please check out some of my work: http://webpages.charter.net/bjjacobs/
I have very reasonable rates.

Lucy Goose (Brenda)

Hi Lucy Goose;

Thank you so much for your reply!

Your a local artist and a forum member!! You will be hearing from me shortly!!

Thanks!

Dan

MJM · 12-10-2010, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by robmac

Dan, I know it isn't local but there is a man in a kiosk at the Pheasant Lane Mall in Nashua. I have had him do portaits of my daughter a few times as she grows,you give him a pic of what you want done and a few weeks later it's done and framed. I paid $125.00 for the last one 2 years ago but I called and prices are the same. Can't sat enough about his quality work,he has a gallery on Cape Cod.

We used this guy to paint our family home after it was sold, as a gift. We gave him several pictures, asking for a compilation - things like "from the angle in this photo, but showing leaves in place like in this photo, and this piece from this photo....

The result was fantastic.

Lucy Goose · 12-10-2010, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

Hi Lucy Goose;

Thank you so much for your reply!

Your a local artist and a forum member!! You will be hearing from me shortly!!

Thanks!

Dan

Thank you! I am looking forward to hearing from you.

ishoot308 · 12-10-2010, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucy Goose

Thank you! I am looking forward to hearing from you.

Email sent to your studio address.

Dan

no-engine · 12-13-2010, 07:09 PM

For the person who asked about Loran Percy, he has passed number years ago.

Have a look at Hawkins Photography & Framing on Main Street, Meredith. He's done some fantastic panorama images; he's been studying painting enhancements.

ChasesIslandOkie · 12-13-2010, 11:54 PM

Another vote for Peter Ferber. I have lots of his beautiful paintings hanging on my walls here in Oklahoma. And he does "get" the lake. He has been on it since he was a little kid. Those little things (that all of us who have have been head over heels with Winni our entire lives) love, he loves and it shows in his work. He loves the Big Lake like we all do.

Grady223 · 12-14-2010, 09:35 AM

Yet another one for Peter Ferber. I agree with all that has been said here. We have several of his pieces. I am sure you can talk him into doing something custom, especially if it is an interesting view he can sell to others.

12-07-2010, 10:33 PM	#1
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 5,932 Thanks: 2,290 Thanked 4,943 Times in 1,918 Posts	Local Artist Looking to get a custom painting done of a lake landscape. Basically something to hang on our wall in our Chester home during the winter to remind us of the lake during the summer. Can anyone recommend a good local artist who would be willing to take this on next spring / summer. Thanks!! Dan

12-07-2010, 11:31 PM	#2
Newbiesaukee Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Coral Gables, winter; Long Island, summer Posts: 1,349 Thanks: 922 Thanked 569 Times in 295 Posts	I do not know if she does commissions , but Christine of Gallery 51 on Main Street in Meredith does beautiful work. __________________ "You're only young once, but you can be immature forever."

12-08-2010, 08:45 AM	#3
LadyJane Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: northern Ct. Posts: 335 Thanks: 129 Thanked 50 Times in 33 Posts	Artists Dan, nice idea. You could also try contacting one of the galleries in Sandwich as I know there are some artists who paint local scenery and show their work there. Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery is one, www.patricialaddcarega.com, and Surroundings Art Gallery is another, www.surroundingsart.com.

12-08-2010, 09:07 AM	#4
LadyJane Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: northern Ct. Posts: 335 Thanks: 129 Thanked 50 Times in 33 Posts	the artists On the Sorroundings Art Gallery site you can have fun looking at samples of each artist's work and get an idea of their styles, etc. Look at the "sale" section too and you can see that the subjects are local.

12-08-2010, 09:41 AM	#6
LakesRegionSpirit Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gilford Posts: 188 Thanks: 7 Thanked 40 Times in 21 Posts	Maureen Bieniarz-Pond, local artist (Laconia), owner of Imagine Gallery and president of the Lakes Region Arts Association. Web: http://www.imaginegallerynh.com/ email: imaginegallery@together.net __________________ __________________________________________ Lakes Region Spirit "Seeking the soul of the Lakes Region one story at a time" www.LakesRegionSpirit.com

12-08-2010, 09:36 AM	#5
robmac Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashua,Meredith Posts: 951 Thanks: 213 Thanked 106 Times in 81 Posts	Dan, I know it isn't local but there is a man in a kiosk at the Pheasant Lane Mall in Nashua. I have had him do portaits of my daughter a few times as she grows,you give him a pic of what you want done and a few weeks later it's done and framed. I paid $125.00 for the last one 2 years ago but I called and prices are the same. Can't sat enough about his quality work,he has a gallery on Cape Cod.

12-08-2010, 10:00 AM	#9
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 5,932 Thanks: 2,290 Thanked 4,943 Times in 1,918 Posts	Thank You! Thank you all for your replies. Looks like there are many to choose from. If anyone is personally familiar with or had work done by any local artist already noted or not, I would love to hear from you. Thanks! Dan

12-08-2010, 01:37 PM	#10
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,548 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,398 Thanked 1,918 Times in 1,061 Posts	Peter Ferber The Art Place on Main St in Wolfeboro has a huge selection of Peter Ferber paintings and prints, and also do framing. If what they have is not to your liking, they may be able to talk to Peter about doing a custom picture for you. Here is a link to their website: http://www.theartplace.biz/ __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

12-08-2010, 01:57 PM	#11
camp guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: formerly Winter Harbor, still Wolfeboro Posts: 1,135 Thanks: 284 Thanked 480 Times in 271 Posts	Local artist I can personally, strongly, support the suggestion of Peter Ferber (The Art Place, Wolfeboro, NH (569-6159). He truly understands the emotional atmosphere of the Lakes region. A phone call never hurt. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you.

12-08-2010, 11:49 PM	#12
Argie's Wife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 1,908 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 533 Thanked 579 Times in 260 Posts	Not to derail this thread but is the Loran Percy gallery open anymore? I had an aunt who studied with him and wondered if there was any information about his students or anything of that sort...

12-09-2010, 09:02 AM	#13
Airedale1 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Laconia Posts: 595 Thanks: 557 Thanked 1,569 Times in 274 Posts	Another vote for Peter Ferber. I am a big fan of his work. __________________ "The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit." Nelson Henderson (1865-1943)

12-09-2010, 09:11 AM	#14
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,837 Thanks: 326 Thanked 1,626 Times in 562 Posts	There is no one better than Donna Manning in Laconia.She did the restoration of the antique wallpaper at the Coe House and she makes flowers and foliage 'come alive" Also,we have found her to be very reasonable.

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12-13-2010, 07:09 PM	#21
no-engine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: West side Winnipesaukee, Lakes Region Posts: 516 Thanks: 20 Thanked 52 Times in 40 Posts	For the person who asked about Loran Percy, he has passed number years ago. Have a look at Hawkins Photography & Framing on Main Street, Meredith. He's done some fantastic panorama images; he's been studying painting enhancements.

12-13-2010, 11:54 PM	#22
ChasesIslandOkie Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 25 Thanks: 9 Thanked 16 Times in 6 Posts	Another vote for Peter Ferber. I have lots of his beautiful paintings hanging on my walls here in Oklahoma. And he does "get" the lake. He has been on it since he was a little kid. Those little things (that all of us who have have been head over heels with Winni our entire lives) love, he loves and it shows in his work. He loves the Big Lake like we all do.

12-14-2010, 09:35 AM	#23
Grady223 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New Hope, PA & Barndoor Island Posts: 464 Thanks: 93 Thanked 24 Times in 18 Posts	Peter Ferber Yet another one for Peter Ferber. I agree with all that has been said here. We have several of his pieces. I am sure you can talk him into doing something custom, especially if it is an interesting view he can sell to others.